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Stories from January 19, 2026

Protesters interrupt St. Paul church service, say pastor works as ICE director in field office

Protesters interrupt St. Paul church service, say pastor works as ICE director in field office

Lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was among the protestors who interrupted a service at a Baptist church in St. Paul on Sunday alleging that one of the pastors is the acting director of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in the city.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and The Associated Press

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After being shot, Sen. Hoffman opens up about healing process, a path ahead with ‘clarity’

After being shot, Sen. Hoffman opens up about healing process, a path ahead with ‘clarity’

State Sen. John Hoffman offered his first series of interviews since a June assassination attempt left him and his wife wounded the same night a colleague, Melissa Hortman, was killed.
by Brian Bakst

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 19

Morning Announcements for Jan. 19

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Jan. 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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DOJ appealing judge’s order limiting federal agents’ actions against protesters

DOJ appealing judge’s order limiting federal agents’ actions against protesters

This story includes live updates from Jan. 19, 2026: The U.S. Department of Justice filed notice Monday that it’s appealing a judge’s order setting limits on federal agents’ actions against protesters in Minnesota, amid increased immigration enforcement.
by MPR News Staff

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Youth voices: Carrying Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy forward

Youth voices: Carrying Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy forward

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for justice, unity and hope. Join MPR News host Angela Davis on MLK Day. We’ll hear from young student leaders across Minnesota carrying King’s message into their communities. 
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Cold Monday with another clipper bringing light snow late Tuesday

Cold Monday with another clipper bringing light snow late Tuesday

Temperatures will remain cold Monday with single digit and subzero highs. Another clipper system will deliver more light snow late Tuesday into early Wednesday followed by more cold. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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